From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has urged the Nigerian Army to work alongside his administration to ramp up efforts against criminality in the state.
The governor made this appeal during the Major General O.T. Olatoye Special Sallah lunch celebrating Eid-Al-Adah at the Onitsha Military Cantonment.
Gov Soludo expressed appreciation for the tireless work being done by the Armed Forces and local vigilante groups in maintaining security across Anambra.
“We recognize and thank the Armed Forces and our vigilante groups who are playing a supportive role in our quest for safety,” he stated, as he cited specific areas such as Ebonesie, Ihiala, and Lilu that have felt the impacts of criminal activities and security efforts.
He appealed to the persons who are still loitering at certain camps in the state to surrender and seek rehabilitation.
The governor, who extended solidarity with President Ahmed Tinubu, the Muslim community, and all Nigerians, emphasized the importance of the Sallah holiday as a time for reflection and purification of the land.
In his remarks, Major Gen. Adewale Adekeye noted that the Special Sallah event serves as not only a celebration but also an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces.
He reiterated the Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and harmony while upholding laws in the community. “We celebrate and remember the sacrifices of everyone, including the pilgrims,” he mentioned, as he commended the troops of Operation Udoka for their dedication and achievements in the field.